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Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
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Rohit Sharma, Anirudh Ravichander Star in Platinum’s New Campaign
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India unveiled a new campaign for its men’s jewellery brand Men of Platinum, featuring cricketer Rohit Sharma and music composer Anirudh Ravichander. The campaign signals an expansion of the men’s platinum jewellery category, speaking to a wider spectrum of men—from those seeking contemporary, design-led pieces as an expression of personal style to those drawn to
India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms
Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
NMDC Gets Nod for Diamond Explorations in AP
New Delhi: The Centre’s forest panel has given its permission to state-owned miner NMDC to enter into Kalyandurg forest range in Ananthapur district, Andhra Pradesh for carrying out diamond exploration. The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), the apex body in the Union Environment Ministry that approves or rejects proposals for diversion of forest land — examined the proposal in the recent
33rd Edition of IIJS Inaugurated
Mumbai: The 33rd edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), organized by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) was inaugurated at Mumbai on Thursday. Mr. Bruce Cleaver, CEO of De Beers Group who was the chief guest at the five-day show’s inaugural function said, “India is of central importance to De Beers’ future and is at the very
Gemfields’ Emerald Production Up for Q4 FY 2016
Gemfields plc has released its operational update for the three month period ending 30 June 2016 (Q4 FY 2016), reporting the results for both its 75% Kagem Mining Limited (in Zambia) as well as its 75% owned Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (in Mozambique). Kagem’s production of emerald and beryl for the period stood at 7.2 million carats, compared to 8.1
De Beers July Sales Total $520M
Gaborone: De Beers sold $520 million of rough diamonds at its latest sales cycle as the miner reported “positive” sightholder sentiment but maintained a cautious outlook for the rest of the year. The revenue figure for the diamond miner’s sixth sales cycle of 2016 compares with $308 million estimated by Rapaport News for the equivalent period a year ago. However,
